Type of speeches
1. Informative
2. Persuasive
3. Special Occasions
Informative Speech
a speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
persuasive speech
A goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view
Special Occasions speech
a speech prepared for a specific occasion and for a purpose dictated by that occasion
Chronologically
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
Spatially
the main points follow a directional pattern
Causally
The main points show a cause-effect relationship
Problem-Solution
The first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point
presents a solution to the problem
Topically
the main points divid the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
Brief
A specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions,
experiences, or the like.
Extended
a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
hypothetical
an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
Communications Skills
The ability to accurately convey. Both verbal (or spoken) and written communication
skills are important.
listening skills
the ability to hear and understand messages that are being sent characterized by using
eye contact, positive body language, and positive feedback
Body
main section of the speech
Introduction
opening section of a speech
Conclusion
the final section of a speech
Ethical Listening